VDB-95223 · CVE-2016-6764 · BID 94688

Google Android up to 7.0 Mediaserver resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Google Android up to 7.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. Performing a manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-6764. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android up to 7.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

A denial of service vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0. Android ID: A-31681434.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2016. The weakness was presented 01/12/2017 with Qihoo 360 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-6764 since 08/11/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/20/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 38 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94688†). See VDB-90448, VDB-90450, VDB-95213 and VDB-95214 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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08/11/2016 🔍
12/05/2016 +116 days 🔍
12/06/2016 +1 days 🔍
01/12/2017 +37 days 🔍
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01/13/2017 +1 days 🔍
07/20/2020 +1284 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Qihoo 360
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-6764 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6764
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95223
SecurityFocus: 94688 - Google Android Mediaserver Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-6764 - Google - Android - High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/13/2017 08:08
Updated: 07/20/2020 15:03
Changes: 01/13/2017 08:08 (60), 07/20/2020 15:03 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:11F:103

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